We focus on designing timeless landscapes that are inviting, innovative, and sustainable.
Our approach features sensitively edited designs that reflect a modernity informed by classical principles, meticulous eye to detail, and a keen focus on elevating our clients’ experience with nature. We care deeply about natural materials and craftsmanship. We are known for our warm and inviting gardens that envision the future while giving the feeling they’ve always been there.
STUDIO MEMBERS
Patricia Benner – Principal
Principal and founder Patricia Benner is a graduate of Smith College (BA), Boston University (MBA), and USC (MLA). Her work spans classical to contemporary design, emphasizing clean lines, material warmth, and sustainable practices. Her designs have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, NYT, AD, and more. Patricia is a member of multiple prestigious organizations including the ASLA and the Institute of Classical Architecture.
Catherine Reibel – Design Director
Catherine leads design and client development across California. She studied at Yale and UC Berkeley, where she honed her belief in ecologically robust, historically aware design. Previously at Pamela Burton and Company, she brings experience with public and residential landscapes, with a focus on meaningful, beautiful spaces.
Molly Funk – Landscape Architect
Molly is a licensed landscape architect with over a decade of experience. Her work bridges technical expertise and refined design. Her philosophy was shaped in Copenhagen, where she focused on improving life through timeless landscapes. She holds a BA from UCLA and MLA from USC, and has worked with Studio-MLA and Pamela Burton & Company.
Karina Garcia – Designer
Bio coming soon.
Miles Zacagalini – Designer
Bio coming soon.
Amelia Schimmel – Landscape Designer
Bio coming soon.
MEMBERSHIPS
ICAA – Institute of Classical Art and Architecture
Design Leadership Network
American Society of Landscape Architects
Member and past Board Member of the Institute of Classical Architecture and Classical America, Southern California Chapter
The Garden Club of America;
The Architectural Guild
University of Southern California
Fellow of The Garden Conservancy
Tree People, Los Angeles, California